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[Hoover's signature on White House card]

White House card.

GLC02346.02

to Gov. F.W. Pickens re: transmittal of above resolution on checks

Signed by Hunter as President Pro-Tem of the South Carolina Secession Convention. (Misdated 1860.) Written in the hand of B.F. Arthur.

GLC02276.02

Original resolution to protect South Carolina sea coast

Document signed as members of the South Carolina House of Representatives. This is the original resolution requesting Pickens describe coastal defenses.

GLC02278

to William P. Fessenden

Praises a speech of Fessenden and mentions that in order for the Republicans to win the election in 1860, they will need to keep together on their own principles. Comments on the opinions of Stephen Douglas, "The Douglas notion of a popular...

GLC02286

to unknown

Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.

GLC02287

to John E. Howard

Writes to the governor of Maryland to formally accept the appointment of chief judge of the Supreme Court. States he will come to Annapolis on Monday.

GLC02296

to Wesley Meritt

Union General Sheridan, Commander of the Middle Military Division and Army of the Shenendoah, writes to Merritt, Commander of the 1st Division Cavalry Corps. States that General William Woods Averell informed him through a scout that Martinsburg...

GLC02297.01

to Messrs. Bond & Lear

Meade signs as Captain of Topographical Engineers. Discussing telescopes, writes: "I...am aware that in increasing the field, other things remaining the same, we lose power. I have no doubt the glass you are now having made will be satisfactory in...

GLC02297.02

to Hollen Richardson

Marked confidential. Writes to Colonel Richardson as Major General. Warren, with General George Meade's agreement, feels that the drilling required to undertake a secret plan suggested by Richardson will arouse the suspicion of the enemy. On...

GLC02297.03

to Gouverneur K. Warren

Contains two letters, both copied by James Preston. Page one contains a copy of a letter from Richardson to General Warren dated 18 February 1865. Original created near Petersburg, Virginia. Discusses attacking Petersburg: "I am satisfied in my...

GLC02297.04

to Charles A. Heckman

Secretarial letter written and signed for Butler by R. C. Davis. Writes to Brigadier General Heckman, commanding forces at Newport News, Virginia. Encloses orders for Captain Belger's Rhode Island battery to report to Point Lookout, Maryland for...

GLC02297.05

to Charles K. Gallup, esq.

Declares, "The Union as it was, in all its greatness & glory- not one state to be given up."

GLC02297.06

[Certificate for distribution of naval prize money]

Signed as a captain in the navy. Blank document certifying that the bearer, aboard a ship under Barry's command, is entitled to a portion of the prize-money (from ships seized). Penciled in notes indicate the document's connection to the navy and...

GLC02297.07

to Col. J. B. Finlay

Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to Finlay, who is organizing a regiment, then placing the regiment in the field under the command of another qualified officer. Recommends Colonel Samuel Morris Wickersham of Pittsburgh for the position....

GLC02297.08

to Brigadier General John M. Brannan

Signed as Brigade Surgeon, 4th N.H. Vols. About health problems in his regiment.

GLC02297.09

[Collection of 26 letters from William Ellery to his son, George Wanton Ellery. Decimalized.]

GLC02300

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island, to encourage him in his studies: "It is my highest wish that you should be so educated as to assist you in becoming a useful and honorable member of society; and if can give you...

GLC02300.01

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is pleased to learn that the son of his friend, Mr. Bowen, boards with George. Advises him to be studious: "Now is your time to lay a foundation for future usefulness. Time...

GLC02300.02

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Admonishes his carelessness in exposing himself to poison sumac, and warns him to avoid poisons in the future: "I wish to see you a strong, vigorous boy, not a puny effeminate...

GLC02300.03

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks George for admonishing him for forgetting to date his last letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors, and instructs him how to fold and seal letters properly....

GLC02300.04

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors. Encloses with this letter a pair of socks from Nancy. George is to bring his clothes when he visits, and...

GLC02300.05

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Mentions Dr. Pearson, a professor at Harvard College, who visited Wickford. Uses George's fishing mishap, a dogfish snapping his line, as a metaphor to teach a lesson about dog...

GLC02300.06

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter of 15 October, which had been delayed because of misdelivery. Ellery is a strong supporter of good local schools. Encourages George in his study of...

GLC02300.07

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Gives dietary advice to avoid cholic. Accuses George of writing a short letter in order to avoid errors, and tells him to "[s]tretch your wings, and...

GLC02300.08

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Advises George that perseverance is necessary to succeeding in studies, and that education lays the "foundation for future reputation and usefulness." Is sorry to hear of the...

GLC02300.09